For those who run out of gas! - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

ronken10 · 06-15-2010, 12:04 PM

OK, this started after the '09 Bayou Classic Rally when rodie1200 (Clayton) ran out of gas. This year at the BCRII he was presented with a 1 gallon gas can to ensure he always had some gas. As luck would have it, his wife rode home with my wife in my truck (it was raining) and I somehow ended up with the gas can. Shortly after, I ran out of gas.

So, here's the deal. I've added Clayton and my names to the side of the gas can. It is to be an ongoing award for those of us who are unlucky (stupid) enough to let our bikes run out of gas. Post you story and the current award holder will mail the gas can to you. Add your VR name to the can and watch for the next idiot......er, unlucky person to post his or her story, then send them the can.

Oh, the can is empty....it's only a symbolic award. You'll still have to walk or flag down help.

this is my story...
Clayton.....hope this makes you feel better. I've joined the out of gas club. It was Eddie's fault..............sort of.
I have a routine when I get home for gas use for April but the week that I met Eddie near Gadsden, I didn't figure in the extra milage and was heading to Montgomery expecting to get to my usual gas stop. Ran out of gas on I 459 at I 20......no gas stations.
Hey, did you know C50's can run on chainsaw gas????
Flagged down some tree trimmers.......

rodie1200 · 06-15-2010, 12:24 PM

You failed to mention I also ran out of gas on the way to the 2010 rally as well

Yeah, i'm a double award winner

1) 2009, coming home from the rally we stopped to eat and gas up.
We finished eating and got on the bike and I forgot about needing gas.
Ran out just befor the I59/I20 intercahnge and had to push the bike up the side of the interstate and over an overpass while my wife flagged
traffic for me.

2) 2010, going to the rally I was just stupid and ran out of gas. I don't know what has changed but for some reason my bike is not getting near the gas millage it was getting. I think I need a valve adjustment

Anyway that's my story (stories)

**New2Blvd** · 06-15-2010, 12:26 PM

I almost ran out of gas once, but puttered to a gas station.

barrynfla · 06-15-2010, 12:39 PM

The two who ran out of gas are both from Alabama. Coincidence? I think NOT!!

rodie1200 · 06-15-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by barrynfla

The two who ran out of gas are both from Alabama. Coincidence? I think NOT!!

But the only two times I have run out of gas was in Mississippi!!!!

Mort · 06-15-2010, 01:12 PM

Just as a side issue and small hijack. The gas can pictured above^^^^. I have one of those for the lawnmower and an older one with just a flex hose and a small cap. Those new ones are the most PITA nozzles I have ever come across.

barrynfla · 06-15-2010, 01:12 PM

Yeah, that's it, Clayton. Blame Mississippi!

rodie1200 · 06-15-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by barrynfla

Yeah, that's it, Clayton. Blame Mississippi!

ronken10 · 06-15-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mort

Just as a side issue and small hijack. The gas can pictured above^^^^. I have one of those for the lawnmower and an older one with just a flex hose and a small cap. Those new ones are the most PITA nozzles I have ever come across.

Yeay, I have two large ones and they empty poorly.
That's the reason it's a symbol and not for actual use.

wiseguydave · 06-15-2010, 01:36 PM

It is unlikely my name will ever grace the can. In 30+ years, never run out of gas on my bike. Now cars....well that's another thing

06-15-2010, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
ronken10 Senior VR Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Altoona, Al Posts: 3,146 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	For those who run out of gas! OK, this started after the '09 Bayou Classic Rally when rodie1200 (Clayton) ran out of gas. This year at the BCRII he was presented with a 1 gallon gas can to ensure he always had some gas. As luck would have it, his wife rode home with my wife in my truck (it was raining) and I somehow ended up with the gas can. Shortly after, I ran out of gas. So, here's the deal. I've added Clayton and my names to the side of the gas can. It is to be an ongoing award for those of us who are unlucky (stupid) enough to let our bikes run out of gas. Post you story and the current award holder will mail the gas can to you. Add your VR name to the can and watch for the next idiot......er, unlucky person to post his or her story, then send them the can. Oh, the can is empty....it's only a symbolic award. You'll still have to walk or flag down help. this is my story... Clayton.....hope this makes you feel better. I've joined the out of gas club. It was Eddie's fault..............sort of. I have a routine when I get home for gas use for April but the week that I met Eddie near Gadsden, I didn't figure in the extra milage and was heading to Montgomery expecting to get to my usual gas stop. Ran out of gas on I 459 at I 20......no gas stations. Hey, did you know C50's can run on chainsaw gas???? Flagged down some tree trimmers....... __________________ NECESSITAS NON HABET LEGEM '08 DJC50 Blue and Silver ~ Lowered 2" ~ 2" risers

06-15-2010, 12:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
New2Blvd Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: State College, PA Posts: 1,508 Thanks: 11 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts	I almost ran out of gas once, but puttered to a gas station. __________________ Kris

06-15-2010, 01:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
wiseguydave Senior VR Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mn, Brainerd Posts: 23,488 Thanks: 80 Thanked 264 Times in 172 Posts	It is unlikely my name will ever grace the can. In 30+ years, never run out of gas on my bike. Now cars....well that's another thing __________________ Some men think they are God's gift to women...not me...I think women are God's gift to ME... My Gallery

06-15-2010, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mort Senior VR Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana, Lafayette Posts: 12,324 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Just as a side issue and small hijack. The gas can pictured above^^^^. I have one of those for the lawnmower and an older one with just a flex hose and a small cap. Those new ones are the most PITA nozzles I have ever come across.

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